What is faith? The dictionary says, “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” The Bible says “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The Second Step says, “came to believe a […]
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Giving Up
…it is not enough to want to be rid of the unpleasant side effects of my illness. I need to be willing to give up that which attracts me in the first place: the gratification, sedation or whatever other payoff […]
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All of us want to do well, but if we don’t do good, too, then doing well will never be enough. ~ Anna Quindlen Doing well: doing satisfactorily, nicely, correctly, properly, fittingly, suitably, appropriately. Doing good: that which is morally right; righteousness, virtue, […]
Continue reading »Make Your Own God
My friend suggested what then seemed a novel idea. He said, “Why don’t you choose your own conception of God?” ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition (Kindle Locations 454-455). In the beginning God created. Many centuries later in the beginning of […]
Continue reading »A Hundred Days of Retirement
(April 10th is the 100th day of the year.) Plans to work miracles with at least twenty-two hours a day subject to my control, grand plans. A Kindle book published in February a major research book out this year. A […]
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